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as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
with several blockbuster hits under her belt, the actress now commands some major cash for appearing in a movie
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as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
a major change in how science is taught in our high schools
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Recent Examples of major
The aircraft carrier's deployment comes as the United States—a major ally of the U.K.—and China—which has the world's largest navy by hull count—jostle for naval dominance in the western Pacific Ocean, where both countries have recently deployed their aircraft carriers.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Cumulative profits at major industrial firms climbed 3% last month compared to a year earlier, official data showed Tuesday, accelerating from a 2.6% growth in March.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 May 2025
In 2023, her daughter, McKenna Kelley, revealed Retton was struggling with some major health issues that ultimately landed her in the hospital for more than a month..
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Rio has also been consolidating itself as one of the most filmed cities in the world, surpassing major cinematic destinations such as Paris and Mexico City.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 May 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Cumulative profits at major industrial firms climbed 3% last month compared to a year earlier, official data showed Tuesday, accelerating from a 2.6% growth in March.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 May 2025
In 2023, her daughter, McKenna Kelley, revealed Retton was struggling with some major health issues that ultimately landed her in the hospital for more than a month..
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Rio has also been consolidating itself as one of the most filmed cities in the world, surpassing major cinematic destinations such as Paris and Mexico City.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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That stuff is important for screening purposes, but can cause a lot of unnecessary anxiety.—
Mathilde Ross,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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What’s important now for the new generation that’s entering the workforce – as well as existing workers – is not to operate out of fear of AI, Patel advised.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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According to data presented by Soltero, both Oak Terrace and Red Oak have seen a considerable decline in enrollment in a five-year period, although Oak Terrace has seen more than double that of Red Oak; about 31% compared to Red Oak’s 13%.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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The legislation, despite its exceptions, still provoked considerable resistance in the House of Representatives.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2025
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Your town may have a trash pickup walk, a Thanksgiving turkey trot or a stroll to historic sites.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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No, something far more historic was happening that day.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Health insurers - losers The bill includes substantial funding cuts for the U.S. Medicaid program, with fiscal hawks pushing for cuts to partly offset the cost of the bill's tax components.—
Shashwat Chauhan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The raw data obscures just how substantial and prolonged the downfall of the little guy in the NBA has been.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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What have the offers looked like since this past season hit so big?—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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That enthusiasm has pushed one of his most popular collections back to the summit on one major list, while another brand new title earns the rock legend another top 10 bestseller — just ahead of what’s sure to be another sizable debut.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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No one has been detained in Miami-Dade or Duval counties, according to county clerk and state court data, despite the areas boasting sizable immigrant populations.—
Hannah Critchfield,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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